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Thames Barrier – Woolwich Ferry crossing loop from Greenwich

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Thames Barrier – Woolwich Ferry crossing loop from Greenwich

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4.8

(4)

85

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Thames Barrier – Woolwich Ferry crossing loop from Greenwich

01:58

7.74km

20m

Hiking

Easy hike. Great for any fitness level. Easily-accessible paths. Suitable for all skill levels. The starting point of the route is accessible with public transport.

Last updated: July 16, 2026

Tips

Temporary access restrictions

Includes segments with temporary access restrictions.

After 5.28 km for 344 m

Closed: • 9:00 PM-6:00 AM (otherwise open)

Waypoints

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Start point

Bus stop

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1

2.05 km

Thames Barrier

Highlight • Viewpoint

The Thames Barrier prevents London from being flooded by exceptionally high tides and storm surges from the North Sea. The magnificent feat of engineering has been operational since 1982. From this spot, you get a great view of the barrier.

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2

2.31 km

Former Siemens Brothers Factory

Highlight • Monument

Opened in 1858 by the Siemens brothers, part of many technological breakthroughs over the years: the first transatlantic cable, dynamos for the world’s first electrically-lit street, the first plastic telephone, …

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3

2.70 km

Royal Iris Abandoned Ferry

Highlight • Other

An old ferry called the Royal Iris, Searching this up on Google it used to be a Mersey Ferry in Liverpool and the Beatles played on it four times back …

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4

3.17 km

Spiral Staircase at Royal Docks Thames Path

Highlight • Structure

17 steps up, but a handrail is available to aid.

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5

3.29 km

Woolwich Dockyard Gun Emplacement

Highlight • Historical Site

6

3.55 km

King Henry VIII's Dock

Highlight • Monument

7

3.93 km

Woolwich Ferry crossing

Highlight • Rest Area

The only way to cross the river that far east. Nice views of the industrial part of the city.
The alternative way to cross the river is to take the …

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7.74 km

End point

Bus stop

Way Types & Surfaces

Way Types

4.07 km

3.37 km

206 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

Surfaces

4.47 km

3.00 km

145 m

< 100 m

< 100 m

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Thursday 16 July

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